Tenure Track Faculty in Civil Engineering

Position Information:

Description

The Civil Engineering Department in the College of Engineering and Mines at the University of North Dakota (UND) invites applications for its 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Civil Engineering to begin in Fall 2023. Candidates may be considered at the Associate and Full Professor level with Tenure based on a candidate's documented record of achievement and subject to approval from the department, college, University and State Board of Higher Education

The department has seen tremendous growth in student enrolment, external funding expenditures, and alumni giving. The Transportation Research Technology Initiative (TTRI), which is a partnership between the North Dakota Department of Transportation and UND is housed in the College of Engineering & Mines. The candidate for this position will have a significant role in the focus areas of the TTRI. The UND Civil Engineering program offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE), and graduate programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering (a combined degree program, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Ph.D.)

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), basic life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement plans with generous employer contributions.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

The research area of interest for this position includes autonomous systems for transportation condition assessment, artificial intelligence for big data analysis and decision-making cost-effectively, resilient and sustainable transportation infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, infrastructure need for connected and automated vehicles, advanced material characterization, structural mechanics and health monitoring. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose past and future research will contribute to UNDs Grand Challenges of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Autonomous Systems, and Big Data. More information on the Grand Challenges may be found at https://und.edu/research/grand-challenges/index.html. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:

• Teaching in the area of research of the candidate at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Teaching typically a 2/2 course load in civil engineering, both on-campus and at-a-distance, potentially including both classroom and laboratory settings (reduced teaching load is expected until the candidate establishes his/her research);
• Advising one or two senior design groups each year;
• Contributing ABET accreditation;
• Mentoring students in course/career planning and fulfilling graduation requirements;
• Helping with recruiting activities;
• Communicating effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and at-a-distance (phone, email, etc.);
• Utilizing computer hardware and software to carry out teaching and service-related responsibilities that support the civil engineering department;
• Operating laboratory equipment and instrumentation found in civil engineering laboratories; and
• Participating in department, college, university, and professional service activities.

Required Competencies

• The successful applicant will have excellent teaching, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• The successful applicant will pursue an active research agenda.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a classroom and/or laboratory setting.
• Proposal writing experience.
• Industrial experience in civil engineering or related field.
• P.E. license, or eligible and committed to obtaining a P.E. license within three years of employment

Minimum Hiring Salary

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and/or rank.

Contract Period/Start Date

The planned position start date will be August 16, 2023.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by February 26, 2023 and include the following materials:

• One-page cover letter
• Two-page statement of research
• Two-page statement of teaching
• CV
• List of three references
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.